Caregiver Resources

There are many resources available for caregivers. In addition to those listed below, your local library is a good source of information. Many libraries offer disease-specific articles and publications, information about community resources, and access to the internet.

Well Spouse Foundation
30 East 40th Street PH
New York, NY 10016
1-800-838-0879
Web: www.wellspouse.orgInfo: A national, not for profit membership organization which gives support to husbands, wives and partners of the chronically ill and/or disabled. They offer support group information for spouses.

Children of Aging Parents (CAPS)
PO Box 167
Richboro, PA 18954
1-800-227-7294
Web: www.caps4caregivers.orgInfo:CAPS assist caregivers of the elderly with information and referrals, a network of support groups, and publications and programs that promote public awareness of the value and the needs of caregivers.

The National Association of Professional Geriatric Care Managers
1604 Country Club Road
Tucson, AZ 85716
1-520-881-8008
Web: www.aginglifecare.org
Info:Geriatric care managers (GCMs) are healthcare professionals, most often social workers, who help families in dealing with the problems and challenges associated with caring for the elderly. This national organization will refer you to their state chapters, which in turn can give you the names of GCMs in your area.

Metlife Resources for Caregivers
This popular guide provides a list of resources for a variety of caregiving situations. You can download it at the following link (requires Acrobat Reader): www.metlife.com/WPSAssets. If you cannot download the file send an email to info@cargiving.org

Caregiver Testimonial

“I cannot express how happy we were with the home health care. Dad is 95 years old, rather frail and nearly deaf. The nurse and physical therapist were very warm and respectful with him. They took their time and made sure he understood. The team from Peninsula Home Health Care will always be in my gratitude.”